CDSL appoints Shri Rajesh Kumar as Non-Independent Director with SEBI approval
The appointment of a new director, especially one with extensive experience, can bring fresh perspectives and expertise to the board, potentially influencing governance and strategic decisions, thus having a medium impact on the company's operations and future direction.
The appointment of a highly experienced professional with a long and distinguished career in a related financial sector (LIC) is a positive development, indicating a strengthening of the board's expertise.
Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) announced that the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has accorded its approval for the appointment of Shri Rajesh Kumar (DIN: 11191844) as a Non-Independent Director (NID) on the company's Governing Board. * The appointment is effective from September 12, 2025, the date SEBI's approval was received. * Shri Rajesh Kumar has a distinguished career spanning over 37 years in the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), where he joined in 1988 and rose through the ranks. * He has held several pivotal positions, including Secretary (Marketing) for Northern and Western Zones, Deputy Secretary (Corporate Communications), and Executive Editor of LIC’s house journal ‘Yogakshema’. * He is recognized for his dynamic leadership in Marketing and Training, with a proven track record of driving high-performance teams and achieving business goals. * Currently, he serves as Director of the North Zone Zonal Training Centre (NZ-ZTC), focusing on transforming the training landscape with innovative modules and experiential learning formats. * Shri Rajesh Kumar is not related to any other Directors on the Governing Board of CDSL and has confirmed that he is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any SEBI Order or other authority.
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